Los Angeles Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh offered a rare public critique of quarterback Justin Herbert following the team's 24-16 loss to the Buffalo Bills. "Be better. Be better," Harbaugh said of Herbert's decision-making. "And that drives Justin, that drives me, that drives his position coach, that drives Mike [Mc Daniel], the coordinator. I mean, drives us all." Since taking the job in 2023, Harbaugh has typically avoided criticizing his star quarterback, often deflecting blame to other players.

However, Herbert's recent performances have been subpar, including an interception against the Bills that was nearly a second pick. Tom Brady called it "poor awareness, poor decision" during Fox Sports commentary. Herbert finished with 226 passing yards, one touchdown, and one interception.

The Chargers' offense has struggled through three games, scoring only 14 points despite five turnovers forced by the defense. Harbaugh emphasized the need for improvement, stating, "We want to be better. We got to be better.

We got to look at our scheme.".